17.3 Party Organization Quiz

How are Democrats and Republicans organized in the United States?

• Into 100 state parties and several local parties

• Into 50 state parties and thousands of local parties

• Into 20 state parties and hundreds of local parties

• Into 30 state parties and dozens of local parties

What do both Democrats and Republicans employ to help run their organizations smoothly?

(a)  

• Volunteer networks only

• Large unpaid intern groups

• Small paid staffs
• Government funding

What is the main function of political parties at the local level?

• To raise money for the party

• To elect the party's candidates for state government

• To choose which candidates to run for office under the party's name

• To promote national, state, and local party cooperation

At the state level, what is the primary role of a political party?

• To distribute information about the party

• To help elect the party's candidates for state government

• To raise money for the party

• To promote national, state, and local party cooperation

What do political parties primarily focus on at the national level?

• Choosing candidates to run for office

• Electing party's candidates for state government

• Raising money and promoting the party's achievements

• Distributing information about the party

What must citizens in many states do when they register to vote or vote in certain elections regarding party membership?

(a)  

• Declare their income level

• Declare their party preference
• Declare their educational qualifications

• Declare their employment status

Which methods are used by states to select candidates to represent a political party?

• Primary elections

• Caucuses

• Canvasing

• Electronical voting

• Conventions

Which of the following statements best describes the nature of caucuses compared to primary elections?

• A) Caucuses are more expensive and less open to all party members

• B) Caucuses and primary elections are equally open and costly

• C) Caucuses are less expensive and more open to all party members

• D) Caucuses are held online while primaries are in-person

Which state is mentioned as traditionally holding the first presidential caucus?

(a)  

• A) California

• B) Texas

• C) Iowa
• D) Florida

What is the primary purpose of a caucus in the political process?

(a)  

• To elect party leaders

• To nominate candidates for presidential elections
• To discuss party platforms

• To vote on local legislation